New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172)

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   Hello everyone.  We just bought a 2009 r-Pod 172.  Towed it over one of the high passes of the Sierras and it did just great, as did our Dodge Dakota doing all the work.  

Plan on lots of camping in the area around Carson City, NV, on weekend trips, mostly.  

The trailer rides a little low in the back due to unavoidable hitch height.  It's a little too close for comfort backing it into the driveway, so today I ordered an axle riser kit from Forest River, which I plan to install myself.  Cost:  $150+shipping.  The local dealer wanted $400 for the parts.  I'll report back once it's installed.

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lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Topic: New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 5:26pm
	Hello everyone. We just bought a 2009 r-Pod 172. Towed it over one of the high passes of the Sierras and it did just great, as did our Dodge Dakota doing all the work. Plan on lots of camping in the area around Carson City, NV, on weekend trips, mostly. The trailer rides a little low in the back due to unavoidable hitch height. It's a little too close for comfort backing it into the driveway, so today I ordered an axle riser kit from Forest River, which I plan to install myself. Cost: $150+shipping. The local dealer wanted $400 for the parts. I'll report back once it's installed.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 5:53pm
	Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 172!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Shelpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 Sep 2015 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 74	Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 6:22pm
	If that doesn't do the trick you may want to get a draw bar with more of a drop to it. The trailer should be level or slightly down in the front for better stability when towing. Welcome to the group.
	Pod: 2013 178 TV: 2014 Explorer Limited with tow package

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 7:03pm
	You can get a drop hitch.

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 7:43pm
	Thanks everyone for the advice. I've got a sway bar hitch that is at it lowest adjustment; provided by the dealer. I think I'll get enough lift to get the front slightly down with the risers. I also need the ground clearance for Forest Service roads. If that doesn't do it, it's back to the dealer for some sort of fix.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost